FREE STATE POLLS

Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1933, Page 5

FREE STATE POLLS

LATEST FIGURES

ESTABLISHMENT OF REPUBLIC. (United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright) (Received 8.50 a.m.) LONDON,( January 29. The final state of the Irish parties is: De Valeraites 77 Cosgraveite s v .... 48 Independent 8 Centre Prty 11 ' Labour ;; 8 ’ Independent Labour 1 The gains are:—De Valera 6, Centre 6, Labour 2; Independent 1, Cosgrave

The losses are:—De Valera 1, Labour 1, Centre 2, Independent 2, Oosgrave 10.

The ex-Ministers, Messrs O’Sullivan and Lynch were elected for Derry. De Valera’s totals seventy-seven, includes the Speaker, exercising only a casting vote, and produces a virtual stalemate against all parties, seventysix, although Labour’s alliance gives a Working majority of sixteen compared with four previously, Mr de Valera is silent regarding his plans, but a large section of the community considers that the election result is a justification for the immediate declaration of a Republic. Another more responsible section be-

lieves that Mr de Valera will adopt a cautious attitude, and that he will treat the idea of a republic as being subservieut to other interests. The “Irish Times ” in an editorial, says: “The outlook is grave. There

are indications that Mr de Valera may still be in bondage to the Labour

Party, which will exact a heavy toll for its favours, and will do nothing ’to check Mr de Valera’s Republican aspirations. The ministers are beginning to talk of an Independent Ireland ; and the economic war with England will continue. Mr de Valera, even if he lacks an independent majority, will work fast, irreparable mischief, an a free democracy must take the consequences-.’‘

FREE STATE CURRENCY. TRADE FIGURES DECREASE. LONDON, Jan. 28. Sir L. Goulding, Governor of the Bank of Ireland, referring to the demand that the link between the Free State pound and sterling should be severed, said it would be difficult to contemplate , n step fraught with-great-er possibilities'" of disaster for the people of the Free State.

Ml* Denis Hogan, president of. the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, told the London “Daily Telegraph” that the Free State’s trade with Britain had decreased by eleven millions jn four months ended November 30th last. He said the Free State was also committed to an expensive policy of export bounties.

Sir Lingard Goulding. Governor of the Bank of IrelaVid, told the proprietors of the bank that the Free State Government’s bills now totalled two million pounds, compared with six hundred thousand pounds in the year 1931. The Government and other securities had increased by eight and a half millions. Unemployment destitution was now formidable. He earnestly hoped that public and private efforts at alleviation would be adequate.

DE VALERA'S POLICY,

NOW DEFINITELY DETERMINED.

LONDON, Jan. 28. Tlie “Daily Telegraph ” says: The Governments of Britain and Ulster will await Mr de Valera’s declaration of policy with patience. Neither will be overawed by his victory, for both can appraise its true value. Unquestionably, it makes a difference; but it does not lighten the difficulties which will soon crowd upon' the de Valera Government if it seeks to change the existing Anglo-Free State economic and political relations. Britain will demand to have her say, and she can say it with power. Mr de Valera, in a message, says: “Our national policy is now'definitely determined.” He asks all of the citizen s to extend their goodwil and to co-operate in restoring the country to its former greatness, making it a happy and worthy home for all of our people. The whole world will Avisli us well. A PARTS PAPER’S COMMMENT. PARTS, Jan. 28. The press here is surprised at Mr de Valera’s success and at the possibility of the establishment of a Republic. “Le Temps” hopes that, for the well-being of Western Europe, Mr de Valera will realise that he can best serve the interests of the Irish nation by prudence and moderation calculated to safeguard the principle of British unity along with the free existence of Ireland.

STOCK MARKET UNAFFECTED. (Re eived 11.40 n.m.) LONDON, Jnuary 29. Mr De Valera’s victory has not disturbed the s';ock market, apart from Guinness Brewery. Some Irish industries have actually improved.